Mia Thompson

Mia Thompson

Multimedia Journalist

Mia Thompson is a multimedia journalist studying journalism and environmental studies. She has a passion for longform storytelling and is a senior producer for Impact, a student-run documentary series at USC Annenberg.

Long day? USG’s RestSC soft launches a new space for your much-needed nap

Brand-new ‘Moon Pods’ offer students a place to rest after a long day

By Veronique Louis-Jacques and Mia Thompson●

Late night in Leavey? You’re not the only one.

As final exams approach, here’s how students are reacting to burnout.

By Mia Thompson and Daniel Palmore●

‘Anna in the Tropics’ to open April 13

SDA puts on a show at the community theater on 24th Street

By Nora Miller, Stefano Fendrich and Mia Thompson●

‘We are not for sale’: L.A. tenant protestors fight to make housing a human right

The Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment advocates for tenant rights amidst rising displacement in communities surrounding USC.

By Mia Thompson and Sophia Ketterer●

Acclaimed Afghan graffiti artist celebrates International Women’s Day with USC students

The live art session invited students to paint in an open outdoor setting on Wednesday afternoon.

By Mia Thompson, Sana Mahmud and Tatiana Sataua●

USC music students take over the Troubadour

Iconic music venue in West Hollywood will host ‘The 303.’

By Mia Thompson●

USC shuttle drivers take steps to unionize: ‘We drive so USC can thrive’

An upcoming vote could see drivers joining SEIU Local 721.

By Jane Walgren, Nicholas Wald and Mia Thompson●

Tyre Nichols’ funeral held in Memphis

As family and friends gathered to celebrate Nichols’ life, VP Harris called on Congress to pass legislation.

By Sana Mahmud, Nora Miller and Mia Thompson●

As Senate hearings commence, Live Nation is shaping up to be the ‘Anti-Hero’

The Senate Judiciary Committee sat down on Tuesday to discuss potential negative effects following the 2010 merger between leading ticket seller, Ticketmaster, and massive concert company Live Nation.

By Claire Sures, Jack Waterman, Marco Ramirez, Mia Thompson, Siara Carpenter, Samuel Spitz and Jack Noveck Holmes●

What’s in a Halloween costume?

Students explain what factors go into choosing a Halloween costume. Simplicity or uniqueness, spooky or funny?

By Sophia Hammerle, Mia Thompson and Anjali Patel●

Remembering beloved radio host Art Laboe

The L.A. radio community lost one of its icons a few days ago with the passing DJ Art Laboe. As one of the first radio DJs to play Black music in California, Laboe played a pivotal part in introducing his audience to a new style of music. Mia Thompson has more on his passing and his legacy.

By Nora Miller, Mia Thompson and Nicholas Wald●

Midterm elections: USC professor to host webinar for young voters

Confused on how to fulfill your civic duty? It's midterms season, and a USC professor is holding an info session on how to vote and why students' votes matter. Nora Miller has the story on voter mobilization.

By Nora Miller, Nicholas Wald and Mia Thompson●

Smoke cannabis? Don’t worry, you won’t get fired

Would you apply for a job if your employment hinged on passing a drug test? In California, that’s about to change. On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law prohibiting companies from making employment decisions based on a positive cannabis drug test. Matthew Tsai has the details.

By Mia Thompson, Nora Miller, Tyler Pak, Matthew Tsai and Nicholas Wald●